What CUV/SUV/4x4 should I buy?

[ispoonwithmugen]

Definitely not off the table, I love the V8 4Runner's like Cabell's and Taylor's, I know they're older than my requirement and it's hard for me to stomach the $ they command, but I'm happy as-is with my fancy Toyota of the same era, so hmmmm.

Thanks for the tip on the Tacoma. I actually test drove a '17 TRD Off Road quad cab late last year and loved it. Don't they have a big power boost from the previous gen? I really want to drive a 6 speed manual, quad cab, short bed.

I'd encourage looking at the new(er) 4runner's. I'm in a handful of the FB groups and those guys freaking love them. It's not that there are a ton of issues it's just that it isn't as good as the last gen (2nd gen) ones to some. I think they look great, have cool tech and are insanely capable out the door. I'd love my hands on a 16-17 TRD OR in quicksand. The double cab short bed is the way to go. I love it. I don't think they had a large power gain. I think it was just a small little boost. If you can wait for the 18 models supposedly they're addressing all the issues the first few ones had.

If you liked the 17 taco you will really like the Colorado / Canyon. It's vastly more refined, more comfortable, better mileage, more power, etc etc. Supposedly the new gen of tacos are having lots of issues as well

I love my tacoma but he's probably right. If you're not offroading a ton I'd look at them. The thing the new tacomas lack the colorado/canyon picks up. Ford is releasing the new ranger raptor or whatever it's called to be in the same midsize space as well. Might be worth looking at.